Private Tour To Arkadi, Messara and Matala Beach From Rethymno

Chania, Greece
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Duration8h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Visit and explore Arkadi monastery, the new Archeological museum of Messara and spend time on the beach of Matala. Εnjoy the time living like a hippie and explore the prehistoric caves, carved on steep rocks above the sea.

Options

Group 5-8

Group 5-8
Pickup included

Group 13-15 Price with Guide

Group 13-15 Price with Guide
Pickup included

Group 5-8 Price With Guide

Group 5-8 Price With Guide
Pickup included

Group 9-12 Price With Guide

Group 9-12 Price With Guide
Pickup included

GROUP 9-12

GROUP 9-12
Pickup included

Group 1-4

Mini Van
Pickup included

GROUP 13-15

GROUP 13-15
Pickup included

Group 1-4 price with guide

price with guide
Pickup included

What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick up / Drop off
  • Arkadi Entrance 3euro
  • Messara Museum 6euro

What to expect

  1. Monastery of Arkadi
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    After you will be picked up in the morning from your hotel in Rethymnon, this unique village tour begins from Arkadi. There you will visit the historic Arkadi Monastery, renowned for its pivotal role in the resistance against the Turks. You will learn a lot about local history from the icons and the weapons there.
  2. Archaeological Museum of Mesara
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    After this enriching visit, you will visit the new Archeological Museum of Mesara. The new Museum aims to highlight the unique character of this important region over time, from Prehistory to the Middle Ages, to highlight the impact of the particular geomorphology of the area on the emergence and development of civilization with the assistance of advanced technology, to talk about the past of this region to children and young people and to serve as an interconnection point for the numerous archaeological sites and monuments of the area. Within an area of 30 acres and with a total area of 2,900 sq.m.,the Museum includes approximately 900 sq.m. of principal exhibition halls, an inner courtyard that will be used for exhibition and educational purposes, an auditorium and display room, a temporary exhibition hall, conservation workshops, a shop and a café.
  3. Matala Beach
    2h
    Finally, we reach the famous beach of Matala, one of the most popular tourist destinations of Crete. For most people, Matala means only one thing: hippies. Back in the late 1960s - 1970s, this little town was a colony of the “flower children”, who lived in the caves that used to be former Roman tombs. Here we will enjoy the crystal waters, the warm sun and lunch by the sea, while you can explore the prehistoric caves, carved on the steep rocks of the area.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

You will receive the voucher with pick up details one day before your tour. Pick up from your hotel or close to your hotel. Please check your email the previous day.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total tour duration includes travel time

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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